Welcome to the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics! The Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics is one of the core Biomedical (preclinical) Departments of the Faculty of Health Science established in 2013 at the inception of the medical school. It is actively involved in the training of undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing health related programs.
To train highly competent health care professionals and researchers with sufficient knowledge and skills regarding drug use in patient care and the environment for better medical practice, environmental conservation and pharmaceutical industrial growth.
| Name | Designation | Contact | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Paul Waako, PhD; MSc. Pharmacology; MBChB | Professor | paulwaako@yahoo.com +256772468458 | |
| Prof. Dan Kibuule, PhD; MSc. Pharmacology; B. Pharm | Associate Professor | kibuulefamily@yahoo.co.uk +256794736197 | |
| Mr. Samuel Baker Obakiro, PhDc; MSc. Pharmacology; PGD; BSc | Lecturer | sobakiro@gmil.com +256704946479 | |
| Dr. Peter Mukhama Kiondo, MSc. Pharmacology; BPharm | Lecturer | peter_kiondo@yahoo.com +256703011268 | |
| Mr. Tonny Lukwago, MSc. Pharmacology; BSc. | Lecturer | lukwagotonny@gmail.com +256759883332 | |
| Mr. Kenedy Kiyimba, MSc. Pharmacology; BBLT | Lecturer | kiyimbakennedy@gmail.com +256702807210 | |
| Dr. Timothy Wamukota, MSc. Clinical Pharmacy BPharm. | Teaching Assistant | timothymaima@gmail.com +256781934119 |
MED 2203: Basic Pharmacology and Introduction to therapeutics
MED 3101: Central Nervous system, Neuro and Musculoskelal disorders
MED3102: Gastro-intestinal, Digestive and Nutritional Disorders
MED3103: Cardiovascular and Respiratory disorders
MED 3201: Urinary and Reproductive disorders
MED 3202: Endocrine and Metabolic disorders
MED3203: Infectious diseases
MED3204: Chemotherapy of microbial infections and cancer
MED 4101: Therapeutics
The department has a well-equipped laboratory with modern equipment for training of hands-on skills to students as well conducting research by post graduate students and staff members. We have a well-developed practical manual for undergraduate students that incorporates both online / e-practicals and hands on sessions. We also leverage the state of art equipment at our collaborating institutions to train our students in field and study tours. In addition to face to face sessions, we use the learning management system developed by the University to deliver online lectures to our students.
In addition to teaching, the department is involved in the following research, innovation and community outreach programs.
Mr. Samuel Baker Obakiro
Lecturer and Ag. Head of Department
Telephone: +256 704946479
Email: pharmacology@bufhs.ac.ug / sobakiro@gmail.com
P.o Box 1460 Mbale, Uganda
